• Explore the Depths of Lake Ontario’s Maritime Heritage

    Join NOAA virtually to explore never-before-seen shipwrecks in Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. During the expedition, NOAA scientists and partners will deploy a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) outfitted with a […]

  • Earth Systems: A Great Lakes Perspective Educator Workshop

    Dunes Learning Center at Indiana Dunes National Park 700 Howe Rd., Chesterton, IN, United States

     What: Two-day, water-themed workshop for educators focused on earth systems and the Great Lakes Who: Open to all 5-12th grade formal and non-formal educators When: August 8-9, 2025 Check-in begins at 8:45 am CT on 8/8, and the workshop concludes at 4 pm CT on 8/9. Where: Dunes Learning Center, 700 Howe Road, Chesterton, IN […]

  • Chicago River Cleanup with GLEAMS

    Join Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant for a Chicago River clean up, which is part of the 4th annual  Great Lakes Educators of Aquatic and Marine Science (GLEAMS) Coastal Clean-up in partnership […]

  • Exploring the Deep Ocean with NOAA

    Educators of grades 6-12 are invited to join a NOAA Ocean Exploration facilitator on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Great Lakes Aquarium for a full-day, in-person professional development workshop, Exploring the Deep Ocean with […]

  • Maadagindan (Start Reading) Book Club Discussion: Hummingbird

    This discussion is part of Maadagindan!, a book club on children’s literature by Native American authors that focus on the Great Lakes and Ojibwe culture. Book Description: In Hummingbird,  the ancestors […]

  • Small Particles, Big Impact: Microplastics in the Classroom

    Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United States

    What: Microplastic Educator Professional Learning Opportunity led by Dr. Melissa Maurer-Jones Who: Middle and high school (6-12) educators but all are welcome to attend When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 8:30 […]